Slovak National Scholarship Programme (NSP) 2026: Fully Funded Study, Research & Teaching Mobility in Slovakia
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Slovak National Scholarship Programme (NSP) 2026: Overview
The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) is a government-funded mobility scholarship established in 2005 to support international students, PhD candidates, university teachers, researchers, and artists. Funded by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic, the programme enables short- to medium-term study, research, teaching, or artistic stays at Slovak universities and research institutions.
⚠️ This is a mobility scholarship, not a full-degree scholarship.
Slovak National Scholarship Programme (NSP) 2026: Eligibility
Applicants must be non-Slovak citizens and fall into one of the following categories:
1. University Students (Master’s level)
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Enrolled at a university outside Slovakia
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Master’s students or students who have completed at least 2.5 years of university studies
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Accepted by a Slovak higher education institution for academic mobility
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Duration: 4–10 months (1–2 semesters or up to 3 trimesters)
2. PhD Students
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PhD candidates studying outside Slovakia
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Accepted by a Slovak university or research institution
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Duration: 1–10 months
3. University Teachers, Researchers & Artists
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Invited by a Slovak institution eligible to conduct research & development
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Duration: 1–10 months
Slovak National Scholarship Programme (NSP) 2026: Benefits
Monthly Scholarship Amount
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Master’s students: €620
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PhD students: €1,025.50
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University teachers / researchers / artists:
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Without PhD & <4 years’ experience: €1,025.50
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With PhD & <10 years’ experience: €1,370
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With PhD & >10 years’ experience: €1,470
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The scholarship covers:
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Living expenses (accommodation, food, daily costs)
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Medical insurance-related reimbursements (up to €250 in specific cases)
Travel Grant (Students & PhD Students Only)
Additional one-time travel allowance, based on distance to Slovakia:
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€50 – €1,500 (depending on distance)
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Paid at the end of the stay
Programme Components
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Study mobility at Slovak universities
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Research stays at research institutions (e.g. Slovak Academy of Sciences)
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Teaching or artistic stays by invitation
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Cultural and academic integration into Slovak higher education
Application Requirements
Applications are submitted online only and typically include:
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Online application form
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Acceptance / invitation letter from Slovak host institution
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CV
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Academic transcripts or confirmation of study
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Research or study plan
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Recommendation letters (if required)
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Passport copy
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Language documents (if applicable)
📌 All documents must be in English or Slovak (official translations required if originally in another language).
Selection Criteria
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Academic or professional quality
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Relevance and quality of proposed study/research/teaching plan
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Host institution endorsement
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Overall contribution to academic mobility and cooperation
Application Process
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Secure acceptance or invitation from a Slovak host institution
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Apply online via www.scholarships.sk
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Upload all required documents
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Submit before the deadline (late submissions are not accepted)
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Await evaluation and official Letter of Award
Important Dates
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30 April (16:00 CET): Stays in the next academic year
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31 October (16:00 CET): Stays in the summer semester of the current academic year
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Online application system opens at least 6 weeks before deadlines
Key Restrictions
The NSP does NOT support:
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Full-degree studies in Slovakia
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Applicants who recently spent 15+ months in Slovakia within 36 months
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Applicants funded by other public scholarship programmes (Erasmus+, Visegrad, etc.)
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Frequent re-applications (minimum 2-year gap required)
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